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The East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association will host a special Evening of Distinction and ETSU PRIDE Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6, celebrating the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of ETSU alumni and friends.The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception outside the D.P. Culp Ballroom, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland will provide an update on the university before a distinguished group of ETSU alumni and friends is recognized for their professional achievements, service and lasting impact on ETSU and their communities.
The 2026 award recipients are:
• George L. Carter Award: Janet Ayers, Classes of 1986 and 2015
• Outstanding Alumnus: Jerry A. Jordan, Class of 1968
• Outstanding Alumna: Abby C. Eblen, M.D., Class of 1988
• Awards of Honor: Brooklyn Sawyers Belk, Class of 2004, and Edwin “Doug” Taylor, Classes of 1973 and 1976
• Distinguished Alumnus in Education: Alex Campbell, Class of 2002
• Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts: Justin Stanton, Class of 2005
• PRIDE of ETSU Award: Autumn Marie Lockwood, Class of 2020
• Honorary Alumnus: Tom Kwasigroch, Ph.D.
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ETSU D.P. Culp Center, Johnson City,TN,United States
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